Significance of White Supremacy in the Canadian Metropolis of Toronto

Author:

Darden, Joe

Year:

2004

Pages:

540

ISBN:

0-7734-6549-9978-0-7734-6549-7

Price:

299.95

Provides an assessment of how people of color in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area have been set apart from the white Canadian majority. The book clearly demonstrates that the spatial and social distance of people of color from the white Canadian majority has varied. Such variation, resulting from ideology and the differential incorporation of people of color (most of whom are immigrants), has resulted in spatial stratification and differential racial inequality in the housing and labor markets. It is the most comprehensive work on the status of people of color in Toronto. urban planning.

Reviews

“…a treasure trove of information about the many race-ethnic groups that comprise the population of metropolitan Toronto. It is written in a clear, crisp style, the statistics are well explained, and it is accessible to all readers. The bulk of the book is the chapters about each of the groups: Chinese, South Asians, Blacks, Filipinos. Arab/West Asians, Latin Americans, Southeast Asians (Vietnamese), Koreans and Japanese, and Aboriginals….Though the disadvantages of the various peoples of color in terms of employment, homeownership, and neighborhood quality are well documented, the real contribution of the book comes from the first two and last three chapters. The nuanced discussion of white supremacy and its application to the residential context is novel and well done. Likewise, the detailed documentation of employment discrimination and housing discrimination defy quick summary here but are well worth reading….This book should be read by all those interested in the experiences of the Canadian metropolis of Toronto. But it also is important reading for those who are studying the processes of immigration, acculturation, and race/ethnic disparities in other developed countries, particularly the U.S.” – Dr. Nancy A. Denton, Associate Professor of Sociology, SUNY Albany

“It is a study that will contribute to immigration studies, race, and public policy in international perspective….draws upon a wealth of quantitative data supplemented by substantial qualitative accounts… and various legislative measures like the Canadian Human Rights Act…..Unlike many other studies of Asian immigration which mainly acknowledge differences between the Chinese, Japanese, and to some extent South Asians, this study unravels the experiences of a variety of so-called Asian groups (including Southeast Asians, Filipinos, Arab-West Asians and Koreans)….As such, the study offers a comprehensive view of immigration, ethnicity and race in Canadian society and promises to lay the groundwork for future research on the subject.” – Joe William Trotter, Mellon Professor and History Department Head, Director, Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE), Carnegie Mellon University

"In my opinion, this book is very timely and, although admittedly polem
ical in its argument, it is based upon a considerable body of research. Given
the complexity of the forces at play—the complex relationships between
race and ethnicity, and immigration and social inequality in our culturally
diverse cities—this book bridges a major gap in the social sciences litera
ture by advancing our knowledge and understanding of the importance of
race as a major barrier to equal treatment in Toronto's housing and labour
markets. This study also provides a useful comparative discussion of the
experiences of various visible minority groups in Toronto, and thus adds
new elements to the debates on race, ethnicity, immigration, and social in
equality in the Canadian context. Although further research on this topic is
necessary, this challenging book will contribute to critical thinking about
these important issues."Prof. Carlos Teixeira
University of British Columbia, Okanaganfor the Journal of International Migration and Integration

"This book is very timely." - Journal of International Migration and Integration